DN17 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Glanville Avenue, 0.6km from Old Brumby in Scunthorpe. Administratively it sits within Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens ward and the Scunthorpe constituency.
For serious buyers, DN17 1DG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DN17 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00067200 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLANVILLE AVENUE, DN17 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLANVILLE AVENUE, DN17 1DG.
422
41
£ 36,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DN17 1DG combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£75k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £75k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN17 1DG. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Flat
£ 50,000
2 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DN17 1DG has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Melior Community Academy
Priory Lane Community School
Bushfield Road Infant School
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby
St Hugh's Special School
Outwood Academy Brumby
Westcliffe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering0.9 km
- Lunch Express0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Butlers Club0.9 km
- Heslam Park Club0.5 km
- Priory Hotel0.6 km
- Brumby Hall Events0.9 km
- The Queensway0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cram Vape0.3 km
- Singh Newsagents0.9 km
- Applegreen Service Station0.4 km
- Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Blyton Ice Cream0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Stars Takeaway0.4 km
- China Town0.4 km
- Mandarin House0.9 km
- Naga Spice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Scunthorpe1.4 km
- Althorpe4.9 km
- Crowle10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Crescent0.0 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- Malvern Road0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
- West Common Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DN171DG · Data under Open Government Licence